Respiratory Therapist PRN - Warm Springs, GA

3310 Wellstar MCG Health Warm Springs, Inc. • Warm Springs, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree - Respiratory Therapy Required
• RRT Required
• Current American Heart Association , Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Current American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
• Current Georgia Respiratory Care Professional Required
• 1 year(s) or more of experience in Respiratory Care Required
• Basic Respiratory Therapy Modalities Required
• Ventilator Care and Weaning Required
• Tracheostomy Care and Weaning Required
• ABG collection Required
• EKG Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree - Respiratory Therapy Preferred
• 2 year(s) or more of experience in Critical Care Preferred
• Endotracheal Intubation Preferred
• Bronchoscopy Assist Preferred

Responsibilities

• Acts as Respiratory Care Coordinator for Assigned Hospital. Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies Respiratory Plan of Care in the LTAC and In-patient Rehab setting, using evidence-based medicine, protocols and clinical practice guidelines by communicating, collaborating and coordinating with physicians, nurses and other clinicians.
• Demonstrates competency in invasive and non-invasive critical procedures and equipment.
• Serves as a respiratory consultant to all hospital departments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications and pharmacologic interactions.
• Remains current in the field of Respiratory Care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical chemistries to include ABGs and electrolytes and assists others in the application of results.
• Skillfully establishes and maintains artificial airways in emergencies.
• Competent in use and quality control for all point of care analyzers.
• Participates in quality improvement.
• Facilitates patient discharge to appropriate care setting and provides patient and family education.
• Provides clinical assistance in the orientation of new employees and students in clinical rotations.
• Provides education to all clinical team members to include physicians and nurses.
• Maintains Basic and Advanced certifications for BLS and ACLS.
• Has the ability to prioritize and triage delivery of care during times of high acuity.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills and assures documentation is accurate, legible and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Uses hospital information systems skillfully and complies with security policies.
• Follows proper handoff procedure for all patients to assure coordination of care.
• Processes all associated clinical equipment and devices to industry standards and performs routine and basic maintenance with associated documentation.
• Participates in patient transports in the hospital.
• Conforms to infection prevention measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life
• Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree